The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

inwardly mumbled to herself while she felt the heat rise on both sides

likely because this was the first time he had ever taken

would always be her who initiated. She didn't

progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and

this, and her heart warmed up a

But...

arm while her other

was just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

sorts of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on the

had to wonder if Ryan was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly

the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he mumbled under his

seems to be an external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will

at one of

that I won't be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed

It belonged to Ava.

without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish the mission by

"Got it."

shut off

Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk and signed something

able to

tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in order to

their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each month to

be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also

in the group took turns, and at the moment, it was Hein and Ava's turn to

we can relax for

on the table and reclined on

then blankly stared at the

sure is

make up for his absence, but even after two years

took over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake was at his

think about

chest tighten whenever he thought

after all this time had passed, he couldn't move

still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing that kept his mind

did he want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

Ryan received a message.

to another planet in two days' time. I want

of times as heavy silence fell upon the

down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop

he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake in a nervous

'Calm down Ryan.'

took several seconds for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he

"Huff…huff…"

his teeth, he brought his fingers

[Okay.]

only contained a single word. And one that took all of

up from his seat

his hands on the desk to support his body. He said, staring at his

can't go on, I

***

"We're here."

my body. A familiar chapel appeared in

eyes while breathing in the

'Here I am.'

had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet

feeling into words,

like it was eating away at the little sanity that

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